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Aug 28th, 2006, 05:49 AM

Katie7

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Best Fountains in Paris

Hi:

We will be visiting Paris in November. I would like to see some unique or beautiful fountains. Does anyone have any favorites or suggestions?

Thanks!

Aug 28th, 2006, 06:00 AM

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One of my favorites is in the square at St. Sulpice. I find it to be a peaceful spot to sit and relax.

Aug 28th, 2006, 06:23 AM

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Katie, here is a virtual tour for you.

http://www.pariswater.com/fontaines/

Aug 28th, 2006, 06:38 AM

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Cigalechanta:

Thanks!

That is a great website!

Katie

Aug 28th, 2006, 06:39 AM

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That's what I love about this forum.You want fountains,voila,here they are!

Aug 28th, 2006, 07:54 AM

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I love the very ornate guilded fountains on Place de La Concorde with the 3,2000 year old obelisk from Luxor towering above.

Aug 28th, 2006, 07:56 AM

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Oops, make that a mere 3,200 yeras!

Aug 28th, 2006, 08:37 AM

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and don't miss the wacky collection outside the centre pompidou.

Aug 28th, 2006, 09:02 AM

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drempel: The Stravinsky Fountain by Niki de Saint Phalle is a real favorite of mine. I'm glad you added a mention of it.

Aug 29th, 2006, 03:35 AM

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Thanks for all the suggestions!

Katie

Aug 29th, 2006, 03:40 AM

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Now I can figure out where some of my past pictures were taken! Merci

Aug 29th, 2006, 06:27 AM

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Less grand but quite elegant are the "Wallace" fountains, located all over Paris (and also in other cities, too).

<u>Info, pix and locations:</u>
http://www.answers.com/topic/wallace-fountain